Archived News for Industry Professionals - June, 2018
Australia's largest gas network operator APA has received a $13 billion takeover bid.
Australia interjects in cable project
The Federal Government says it will help build undersea data cables for the Solomon Islands, thwarting a big Chinese firm’s plans.
Big Paris plans could fall short
The Australia Institute says both Labor and Liberal pollution reduction targets for 2030 will not see ...
New tech to pull fuel from air
Researchers are working to make fuel out of carbon dioxide pulled from the sky.
Sand mine faces local opposition
Concerns have been raised about a planned sand mine in the New South Wales Southern Highlands.
Wind farm group goes almost nowhere
Tony Abbott’s expert group on the health impacts of wind turbines has done very little.
Dangerous moves updated
The Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail is set to be updated.
FWC wants clearer deals
The Fair Work Commission says the “torturous” language of industrial awards needs to be improved.
New push for power safety
Queensland authorities have launched a social media campaign raising awareness of powerline safety.
Poor view for WA building
Analysts say WA’s home building industry is stuck in a “deep and prolonged” downturn.
Women wanted for STEM gap
Authorities want women to help fill a shortage in homegrown engineering skill.
Adani protestors hit Wagners site
Anti-Adani protestors have targeted Queensland engineering firm Wagners.
Experts issue solar warning
Energy Networks Australia says solar rooftop has flooded the network in Queensland.
Global prize for local science
A UNSW researcher has become the first Australian to win the prestigious Global Energy Prize, worth more than $820,000.
Green help for SA industries
South Australia's mining lobby has signed a renewable energy deal it hopes will help slash power bills.
Lithium plant to revive rural centre
Plans have been revealed for a new lithium refinery in WA’s Goldfields.
Airport studying PFAS spread
Melbourne Airport has confirmed PFAS contamination has spread in water beyond the airport boundaries.
Big QLD wind plan advanced
Approval has been granted for a billion-dollar wind farm in central Queensland.
Report calls for water cut
The Productivity Commission says special water rights for the mining industry should be scrapped.
Sites found for Tassie hydro plan
A list of 14 sites with high potential for pumped hydro energy storage in Tasmania has been released.
Brisbane launches flood fund
Homeowners in two Brisbane suburbs have been offered funding for modifications to improve their flood immunity.